Blog | Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu

• Areas of Focus for New Folks

  Areas of focus when you are new. Posture: Shoulder and hip alignment to achieve a strong spine. Improve your hip range of motion (deep squat). Keep elbows close to your ribs when you require strong arms. Pace: Training is training. It’s not competition. If you’re not getting passed, swept or submitted it’s not because you’re good, it’s because you’re stagnant. Slow down and use less strength. Non-attribute based training. Standing: Single leg takedowns. Guard pulling. Guard bottom: Learn how to get back to your feet. Learn how to get underneath your opponents to off-balance them. Avoid trying to submit until you feel confident with the above two ....

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• Be a Safe Training Partner!

  Be a Safe Training Partner! It is our responsibility to look out for one another on the mat and to truly pay attention to each other’s safety. In a Jiu-Jitsu Academy, there are people from every demographic and all walks of life. This melting pot of individuals is one of the things that makes our academy so special. But it can also be what makes training dangerous. In order to have a harmonious training environment, we must understand each other’s capabilities. As time goes on, potential competitors will want to engage in more competitive training, while others may be doing Jiu-Jitsu for different reasons. The coexistence of these different practitioners is 100% possible ....

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• 25 Mar 2022

  Your First BJJ Class

  What You Need to Know For Your First BJJ Class You can wear shorts and T-Shirt with sleeves or the appropriate gear for the day (Gi or Nogi check the schedule) if you already have it. Please wear a shirt under your Gi and change in the bathroom. Show up a little early to fill out paperwork, this won't take long. You must be clean and hygienic! Clip and file your nails, wear deodorant, and have a clean uniform. Bring flip flops or sandals. Never walk on the mats with shoes and never walk off the mats without them. Take off jewelry. Most classes usually have a warm up followed by the technique that is being taught that day and then positional and or free ....

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• 25 Mar 2022

  Kids BJJ and Martial Arts

  FAQs of for Kids Jiu-Jitsu at Ground Control What is the difference between Jiu-Jitsu and other forms of martial arts for kids? Jiu-Jitsu will teach your children that they don't need to learn how to punch and kick in order to control someone and protect themselves from bullying. Instead of learning moves through katas or prearranged set of movements carried out on a cooperative training partner, they will learn how to apply grappling techniques on a resisting training partner who's not cooperating and is counteracting with his own moves. Strategic grips and positioning control make Jiu-Jitsu. How large are your class sizes and what’s the ratio Instructor/Student? Class ....

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• 25 Aug 2021

  Additional Gi Size Charts

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• 25 Aug 2021

  Find your First Gi!

  Find your First Gi! A helpful article and a few sites to check out. I’ve also included some sizing charts. https://bjjsports.com/pages/bjj-beginners-guide Elite https://www.elitesports.com/products/elite-sports-standard-black-long-sleeve-mma-rash-guard Fuji https://fujisports.com/pages/size-charts Sanabul https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sanabul/Sanabul/page/55128DD4-A485-46EC-838B-B43318B1C9AA ....

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• 22 Aug 2021

  The Four Stages of Learning

  I’ve seen this model referred to in other areas of learning and I think it easily applies to jiu-jitsu… The four stages of consciousness. Unconscious Incompetence “You don’t know what you don’t know” I remember being rolled around by people half my age and size in my first classes. It all seemed out of reach and a little mystical early on. I was told the best way to learn was mat time. The more time on the mats the more I would learn. Conscious Incompetence “You know that you don’t know something” I started learning about the positions and seeing that there were techniques that people learned to roll me ....

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• Your First Class!

  Hello! Welcome to Ground Control! Here's a short video with some helpful info about what you need to know before your first class! https://youtu.be/TDntayw8DAk The quick version... Wear/bring sandals or flip flops. Bring a bottle of water, you will sweat. You don't need to "get in shape" first. Come as you are. Practice good hygiene. Have an open mind towards learning new things. Have fun! ....

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• Join Us For the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Glenpool

  Welcome To Our New Website! We’re Proud To Serve Glenpool with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! At Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu, we are working hard to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors. And you could be next! We are offering Glenpool a hands-on approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. And you don’t need any prior experience to succeed! Come visit us at Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu and see for yourself what makes us the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu facility in town. Just fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! And don't forget to click below to visit us on our social media pages!! ....

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